From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Alabama Forestry Association “Lucy Tour” is geared to encourage students to read — as well as — educate them about the importance of the forestry industry. Jackson Steele Elementary School in White Hall — was the first stop on the fall tour. Governor Kay Ivey was on hand — to read the book “Lucy…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Lowndes County teen is facing a murder charge as a result of an apparent shooting over the weekend in Hope Hull. Sgt. Pat Downing says the death investigation initiated following the incident — has now been upgraded to a murder investigation. A 15 year old juvenile has been arrested and charged in the case….
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the armed robbery the BP Convenience Store located at Highway 97 and Highway 80. The store was robbed at gun point on Sunday, April 5. The male suspect was last seen wearing a pick hoodie, woodland camouflage pants, red mask with eye holes cutout, and a gold shirt underneath. Investigators say he…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A program aimed at preventing and reducing obesity gets underway in Lowndes County. ALProHealth is a 5-year initiative to fight the obesity epidemic. It’s being implemented in 13 counties around the state — with a high percentage of obese adults. Program officials say obesity leads to a number of health concerns — including heart disease…
